HardHatChat

AUGUST 28, 2018

Budget is always a major consideration for our commercial construction clients, and as a general contractor we devote significant time to the budgeting process. Here are a few signs that, in our experience, indicate your project budget is more likely to bust: Skimping on Professional Services. Getting Too Specific on Specifications.

Budgeting 337

Budgeting Budget Commercial Plans 337

HardHatChat

AUGUST 12, 2014

Commercial general contractors are finding plenty of opportunities in the office, apartment and hotel construction markets right now. Of course, working with the best local restaurant general commercial contractor will help increase the chances of your restaurant construction project being a success. Scheduling. Design savings.

Chicago 278

Chicago Commercial Construction Remodeling 278

Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

They may not have the funds available to pay the contractor out of pocket, so they’re counting on that insurance check to cover the construction costs. Contractors often wish they could simply deal with the insurance company directly through an assignment of benefits. Pros & cons for contractors. Setting up an AOB.

Insurance 52

Insurance Contractors Lien Claims 52

Rory Woolsey

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

. “Negotiating” JOC. This week the blog topic is on “Negotiating” unit price line items taken from national estimating guides on competitively bid contracts that are publically funded and subject to audits. In my thinking there should be NO NEGOTIATING in Job Order Contracting. I know them well.

Negotiation 45

Negotiation Estimating Contract Construction 45

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

(a) A JOC should be considered when the workload is anticipated to be of such a yearly volume that benefits derived from a JOC utilization are greater than the costs of the Government resources and contractor overhead associated with establishing and using a JOC. b) Statement of work. (1) d) Distribution.

Contract 228

Contract Office Negotiation Documentation 228

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2016

If an existing eligible requirements contract totally covers the job order’s work requirement, the work may be awarded to the Contractor holding that contract. The Contractor’s requirement for plans, sketches, shop drawings, as-builts, etc. Tentative construction schedule. Request for Contractor’s Proposal.

Contract 100

Contract Procurement Negotiation Project Management 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

This course teaches students strategies and procedures for technical discussion and negotiation with contractors in the JOC task order process. The underlying themes through all the modules of the course emphasize a cooperative working agreement between contractor and government; efficient and timely processing and completion of.

Contract 100

Contract Negotiation Office Agreement 100

HardHatChat

AUGUST 7, 2019

That means companies that want to be among the first to open in the market need to start now to not only get licensed, but also negotiate lease deals, enlist their construction partner and start building out their facility. These large facilities require specialty systems for artificial light, watering and humidification.

Legal 260

Legal Commercial Retail Illinois 260

HardHatChat

JANUARY 27, 2011

Whether you’re planning on buying a franchise agreement or you’re a shopping center landlord negotiating construction concessions with a franchise operator, you should know what is ahead of you. First-timers tend to go with a low-bidding pick-up truck contractor only to realize you get what you pay for. Each franchise is different.

Chicago 244

Chicago Construction Negotiation Agreement 244

HardHatChat

JANUARY 18, 2011

I know this is a tough one to follow as we all need to keep commercial construction budgets in check, but we saw too many companies go with pick-up truck contractors in 2010 only to be burned later. Schedule a commercial construction preventive maintenance visit. Qualify general contractors that build in your wheelhouse.

Commercial 263

Commercial Bidding Negotiation Construction 263

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 7, 2017

This communication can foster collaboration that may not have been expected, with subs and contractors being involved earlier in projects. Companies that have embraced integrated software for workflows, scheduling, budgeting, and sign-offs are seeing incredible results and receiving praise from clients and partners. Consistency.

Construction 130

Construction Negotiation Budgeting Budget 130

Contractor Connection

JUNE 22, 2017

Having a clear, comprehensive contract with your general contractor is one of the most important aspects of a successful home remodeling or renovation project. A contract protects you, your budget, and your property, so make sure to consider the following as you negotiate your agreement: Licensing. Scheduling. Warranties.

Contract 72

Contract Remodeling Insurance Schedule 72

Job Order Contracting

MAY 31, 2017

Knowledge of the construction management industry and life-cycle management of the built environment including but not limited to, contract and information management, quality control, cost control, and schedule control. Assure internal cost estimates are created when required and compared to JOC contractor estimates.

Contract 100

Contract Management Life Cycle Estimating 100

Construction Law

APRIL 2, 2024

Legal terms explained Kyle Melville of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP explains what is meant by Scott Schedules. Guest editor Retentions – time to say goodbye? Guest Editors Jane Hughes and Isobel Moorhouse of Trowers & Hamlins LLP say that despite years of industry campaigning the end of retentions is not in sight.

Construction 52

Construction Liability Risk Contract 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 24, 2017

Job Order Contract Staffing should include skilled owners and construction contractors, and the limited use of JOC consultants. Job Order Contract Staffing Requirements. While some owners rely upon JOC consultant to manage their JOC Program, this practice should be temporary only.

Contract 100

Contract Feasibility Consulting Negotiation 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

It is also expected that during certain time of the year project loads may be significantly higher and contractor staffing should reflect these needs. The Contractor must take these costs into account when proposing the. UPB rate and the Contractor’s multiplier. authorization. authorization. exceed $XXXXXXX.

Contract 100

Contract Organization Change Orders Overhead 100

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

The OpenJOC Solution integrates processes/workflows, training, tools, cost data, and technology to drive collaboration and team work between owners and contractors. This enables owners and their awarded JOC contractors to execute a wide variety of numerous repair, renovation, sustainability, and minor new construction projects.

Contract 100

Contract Change Orders Procurement Estimating 100

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

(a) Use of a “Unit Price Book” to pre-price the direct material, labor, and equipment costs associated with tasks listed in the book coupled with one or more “coefficient(s)” to cover contractor profit and indirect costs. (b) the JOC contractor formally accepts the order, as mutually agreed, with real property owner. (e)

Contract 100

Contract Management Negotiation Estimating 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

This is a chance for everyone to get to know key stakeholders, breaking down siloes between procurement and legal, scheduling and management, and so forth. The preconstruction meeting should include, at a minimum, the owner and general contractor. However, if there’s a problem, you want to catch it up front.

Change Orders 52

Change Orders Documentation Schedule Budgeting 52

Fieldwire

APRIL 24, 2023

The sharp rise in prices has made essential materials such as steel, lumber and insulation unaffordable for many professionals, especially independent contractors. All in all, the return on investment makes up for this and contractors should find a way to integrate these big data technologies into their operations.

Inventory 52

Inventory BIM Construction Materials 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 5, 2017

The course covers the elements of JOC; task order scoping; task order proposal requesting, receiving, reviewing, evaluation, negotiation, and documentation; task order placement by ordering officers; key JOC management issues; and contract administration procedures under JOC.

Contract 100

Contract US Engineering Office 100

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 5, 2014

They may call your contracting company for future work or they may decide to shop the competition and use the information they find to negotiate for a lower price. Successful contractors put the cash in another interest bearing bank account and do not transfer any of it until the work is performed. Maintenance That Is Never Performed.

Cash Flow 48

Cash Flow Agreement Profitability Contractors 48

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 5, 2019

The estimator has to set up schedule for pricing as well as understand construction process, gather experience in construction method and various materials. Good construction estimator should have the capability to generate a schedule to be priced by tender 6. Complete Budgeting and Scheduling for projects and track same.

Estimating 40

Estimating Drawings Construction Documentation 40

Constructlaw

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Beyond reading (and negotiating) warranty exclusions carefully, to better position oneself for future warranty claims, system owners also need to organize their essential documentation. Did the EPC contractor purchase everything? If they don’t all have the same warranty duration, has this been appropriately priced into O&M budgets?

Claims 52

Claims Documentation Organization Plans 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

A market of local contractors to assure a pool of qualified and interested companies is another important task. The process of soliciting/marketing, contractor selection, and award of a Job Order Contract involves technical and business strategies. Will the JOC involve one or multiple contractors/awardees. Multiple Awards.

Contract 100

Contract Contractors Conference Plans 100

Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

New Contractor's Levels of Stress. You Quit Your Job - And started a construction business only to discover you need a contractor’s license and bond. Contractor's Licenses - Information changes rapidly so check online for your local county or contact us and we can help 206-361-3950 or email sharie@fasteasyaccounting.com.

Contractors 48

Contractors Insurance Claims Lien 48

Construction Dive

JANUARY 22, 2015

These are pre-hire agreements between a general contractor or a construction manager and a designated collective bargaining representative for all labor on the project. Labor is not restricted to union members, although non-union labor must be hired through union halls and paid the negotiated rates. What do you think?

Agreement 48

Agreement Union Bargains Maryland 48

Construction Junkie

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Robots are great at repetitive, high work; people are great at having the expertise of navigating and negotiating the broader job site, figuring out edge cases, and so on. The robot not only provides consistency to the finish application, but the programming can be altered to speed up or slow down, depending on what the schedule allows.

San Francisco 100

San Francisco Union Site Overhead 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 18, 2017

JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Solutions should be designed for Owners and Contractors to drive the best possible outcomes and assure compliance. Job order contracts are awarded to a contractor(s) based upon BEST VALUE. If approved, the contractor sets up a JOC kick-off meeting mobilized for the project.

Contract 100

Contract Estimating Procurement Contractors 100

Construction Law

JULY 7, 2021

More than ever, a watchful eye will have to be kept on programmes; just as over-optimistic schedules will risk big problems somewhere along the critical path. More than a few contractors we have spoken to over the years have prided themselves for leaving contracts ‘unused’ and ‘in a drawer’.

Risk 52

Risk Contract Management Maine 52

Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 22, 2018

Should the Contractor sustain any damage through any act or omission of any other contractor having a contract with the Owner or through any act or omission of any Subcontractor of said other contractor, the Contractor shall have no claim against the Owner for said damage.”. Missouri Pacific Railroad Company , 668 F.2d

Claims 48

Claims Contract Railroad Missouri 48

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 9, 2015

and the contractor to meet specific or special contract requirements. It will also include all costs to the contractor associated with program and/or project management and administration, and sufficient job site supervision. The response from the contractor to the Owner’s from the request for a specific project.

Contract 40

Contract Negotiation Estimating Documentation 40

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Subcontractors, for instance, will benefit from some of the same coverages a general contractor realizes. A certificate holder is a party that requires proof that a contractor meets the insurance requirements to perform work as defined in the contract. As a contractor, you probably can think of many things that could go wrong on a job.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Construction Contract 52

cnstrctr

AUGUST 10, 2019

They manage the trades, financials, schedule, quality and administration. Financials – managing the overall costs as well as contingencies, changes, forecasting, contractor billings etc. Schedule – managing the overall schedule including preparation, updating and dealing with issues. Scheduling.

Project Management 74

Project Management Management Construction Schedule 74

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 29, 2017

In general, a JOC involves the following unique characteristics: (a) Use of a “Unit Price Book” to pre-price the direct material, labor, and equipment costs associated with tasks listed in the book coupled with one or more “coefficient(s)” to cover contractor profit and indirect costs. (b) through discussions and negotiations.

Contract 100

Contract Office Negotiation Procurement 100

Construction Cost Estimating

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

With schedules of quantities, it becomes easier to translate the drawing, plans and specifications submitted by the design team to facilitate the each contractor to work out the tender prices reasonably. Research, negotiate and support dispute resolution operations. Perform or take part in arbitration and court hearings.

Cash Flow 40

Cash Flow Construction Estimating Contract 40

HardHatChat

MARCH 13, 2013

Being a national commercial construction general contractor can be an immensely rewarding profession. After all, who better to maintain the property than the general commercial construction contractor who actually built it? They should be selling their product, not negotiating with vendors. Call us, and we take care of it.

Commercial 207

Commercial Insurance Retail Chicago 207